Burnham is a different politician to the one that left for Manchester in 2017, ex colleagues say, but some warn of shortcomings which could be exposed back in Westminster

In Westminster, it feels like the clock has rewound 20 years

From attracting investment to building relationships, Britain’s regional mayors reckon they have many transferable skills.

Burnham is a different politician to the one that left for Manchester in 2017, ex colleagues say, but some warn of shortcomings which could be exposed back in Westminster

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In a move which the Conservatives said should 'serve as a warning' to the rest of the country, the PM in waiting oversaw the bumper package before he returned to Westminster.